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1930s Slip Dress

1990S Cream  Silk Slip Dress Made With Vintage Lace
1990S Cream  Silk Slip Dress Made With Vintage Lace

1990S Cream Silk Slip Dress Made With Vintage Lace

Located in New York, NY

Made to look like a 1930's Slip Dress 1990S Cream Silk Slip Dress Made With Vintage Lace

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1990s Slips

1930s Black & Gold Floral Lace French Lame Dress
1930s Black & Gold Floral Lace French Lame Dress

1930s Black & Gold Floral Lace French Lame Dress

Located in London, GB

This late 1920s or early 1930s slip dress exudes glamour. The woven black and gold lace lame is known as cobweb lame and is highly prized from this period.

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1920s French Evening Dresses

1930s Peach Silk and Lace Insert Slip Dress
1930s Peach Silk and Lace Insert Slip Dress

1930s Peach Silk and Lace Insert Slip Dress

Located in London, GB

This peachy pink silk late 1930s slip dress has the most beautiful lace insert detail to the bust and on the hem.

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1930s British Slips

1930's Custom 2pc Long Cream Dress w/Embroidered Flowers & Slip
1930's Custom 2pc Long Cream Dress w/Embroidered Flowers & Slip

1930's Custom 2pc Long Cream Dress w/Embroidered Flowers & Slip

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a custom made vintage two piece long cream thin tulle dress with embroidered pink flowers and a yellow silk slip, from the 1930's.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Day Dresses

1930s Peach Silk Slip Nightdress
1930s Peach Silk Slip Nightdress

1930s Peach Silk Slip Nightdress

Located in London, GB

Early 1930s peach embroidered floral slip in incredible antique condition.

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1930s Unknown Sheath Dresses

1930's Black Mesh Gown with Silk Accents and Nude Slip Size 2-4
1930's Black Mesh Gown with Silk Accents and Nude Slip Size 2-4

1930's Black Mesh Gown with Silk Accents and Nude Slip Size 2-4

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1930's gown is composed of a sheer mesh fabric with silk accents and nude slip. There are snap closures. In excellent vintage condition. **Please cross-reference measurem...

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20th Century American Evening Gowns

Mauve Pink, Black and Metallic Lace Gown with Satin Slip, 1930s
Mauve Pink, Black and Metallic Lace Gown with Satin Slip, 1930s

Mauve Pink, Black and Metallic Lace Gown with Satin Slip, 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Romantic and moody 1930's lace evening gown Intricate filigree floral lace motif on black net lace.

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20th Century Evening Gowns

Plunging Brown Lace Hollywood Regency Capelet Gown and Slip - M, 1930s
Plunging Brown Lace Hollywood Regency Capelet Gown and Slip - M, 1930s

Plunging Brown Lace Hollywood Regency Capelet Gown and Slip - M, 1930s

Located in Tucson, AZ

In true Hollywood Regency style, this gown technically covers the body but would leave little to the imagination if it weren't for the slip worn underneath. Despite having yards of f...

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1930s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses

1930s Pink Satin and Lace Tie Back Slip Dress
1930s Pink Satin and Lace Tie Back Slip Dress

1930s Pink Satin and Lace Tie Back Slip Dress

Located in London, GB

Late 1930s or early 1940s pink satin slip dress with gathered puff shoulders and the armholes trimmed with an elaborate machine embroidered lace in an antique cream.

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1930s British Slips

1930s Peach Embroidered Silk Slip Dress with Cap Sleeves
1930s Peach Embroidered Silk Slip Dress with Cap Sleeves

1930s Peach Embroidered Silk Slip Dress with Cap Sleeves

Located in London, GB

An original 1930s full length slip dress in incredible antique condition and made from pure silk in a really beautiful soft peach colour.

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1930s American Slips

1930s Cream Silk Chiffon Wide Shoulder Strap Slip Dress
1930s Cream Silk Chiffon Wide Shoulder Strap Slip Dress

1930s Cream Silk Chiffon Wide Shoulder Strap Slip Dress

Located in London, GB

This pretty slip dress was made in the 1930s and displays many signature details of the era’s best lingerie designs.

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1930s French Slips

1930s Lace Trimmed Peach Slip Dress with Scalloped Hem
1930s Lace Trimmed Peach Slip Dress with Scalloped Hem

1930s Lace Trimmed Peach Slip Dress with Scalloped Hem

Located in London, GB

Slip dresses of the 1930s are highly collectable and this is a truly lovely example.

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1930s Unknown Slips

1930s Pink Satin Slip with Lace Cut-Out
1930s Pink Satin Slip with Lace Cut-Out

1930s Pink Satin Slip with Lace Cut-Out

Located in London, GB

This is a delightful 1930s pink slip lingerie dress that has a set of interesting labels.

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1930s American Slips

Art Deco Slip Dress, Upcycled Studio VL
Art Deco Slip Dress, Upcycled Studio VL

Art Deco Slip Dress, Upcycled Studio VL

By Leslie Chin x Studio VL, Studio VL

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Slip Dress, Upcycled by Studio VL. Period 1930's rayon pink slip dress with cameo embroidery of 3 maidens.

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1930s American Blouses

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White Lace Detail Slip Dress, 1930s
White Lace Detail Slip Dress, 1930s

White Lace Detail Slip Dress, 1930s

Located in San Francisco, CA

White Lace-Detail Slip Dress, 1930s. Lace overlay to bust, natural waist seam, and full length skirt.

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

VINTAGE 1930s FLORAL SLIP DRESS
VINTAGE 1930s FLORAL SLIP DRESS

VINTAGE 1930s FLORAL SLIP DRESS

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VINTAGE 1930s FLORAL SLIP DRESS

Located in New York, NY

This vintage 1930s floral slip dress is such a rare and incredible find— these are a holy grail item for vintage lingerie collectors, but truthfully are so special for anyone.

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1930s American Maxi Dresses

Maggie Norris Couture 1930's Inspired Silk Chiffon Dress, Jacket & Slip
Maggie Norris Couture 1930's Inspired Silk Chiffon Dress, Jacket & Slip

Maggie Norris Couture 1930's Inspired Silk Chiffon Dress, Jacket & Slip

By Maggie Norris Couture, Maggie Norris

Located in New Hope, PA

Everything about this dress and jacket says 1930's except for the fantastic quality of workmanship and the excellent condition of the outfit.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Dresses

Roberto Cavalli Yellow Parrot Slip Dress
Roberto Cavalli Yellow Parrot Slip Dress

Roberto Cavalli Yellow Parrot Slip Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to present a vintage Roberto Cavalli yellow parrot print slip dress featuring thick straps, 1930's style slip dress bodice, decorative panels at the h...

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Vintage 1930s Black Crepe Slip Dress with Prong-Set Rhinestones and Beadwork
Vintage 1930s Black Crepe Slip Dress with Prong-Set Rhinestones and Beadwork

Vintage 1930s Black Crepe Slip Dress with Prong-Set Rhinestones and Beadwork

Located in London, GB

This sensational 1930s Art Deco evening gown boasts the winning combination of elegant line and exquisite embellishment. The silk crepe fabric is predominantly black, with a panel of...

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1930s Unknown Evening Gowns

1930s Sheer Pink Organza Tea Gown with Slip
1930s Sheer Pink Organza Tea Gown with Slip

1930s Sheer Pink Organza Tea Gown with Slip

Located in London, GB

It comes with a pink 1930's slip (not pictured) which isn't original to the dress but is a very close match.

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1930s Tea Gowns

1930s Inspired Chloe Slip Gown In Yellow Silk W/ Burgundy Chantilly-Style Lace
1930s Inspired Chloe Slip Gown In Yellow Silk W/ Burgundy Chantilly-Style Lace

1930s Inspired Chloe Slip Gown In Yellow Silk W/ Burgundy Chantilly-Style Lace

By Chloé

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautiful 1930s-inspired Chloe gown with spaghetti straps, a butter yellow slip under layer and a burgundy Chantilly-style lace overlay, embroidered with gold metallic florals beco...

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1990s French Evening Gowns

1930s Couture Silk Negligee Slip Dress
1930s Couture Silk Negligee Slip Dress

1930s Couture Silk Negligee Slip Dress

Located in New York, NY

This by far is the most phenomenal negligee we have ever seen. The sheer mastery of the couture seamstress who appliquéd the delicate strips of silk chiffon and satin onto the bias c...

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1930s French Negligees

Bias Silk Crepe and Chiffon with Amazing Blind Stitch Embroidery
Bias Silk Crepe and Chiffon with Amazing Blind Stitch Embroidery

Bias Silk Crepe and Chiffon with Amazing Blind Stitch Embroidery

Located in New York, NY

Seafoam grey blue silk crepe with inset panels of embroidered chiffon. 1930s chinese slip dress beautiful to wear as evening wear.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful Couture 1930s Bias-Cut Negligee Slip Dress
Beautiful Couture 1930s Bias-Cut Negligee Slip Dress

Beautiful Couture 1930s Bias-Cut Negligee Slip Dress

Located in New York, NY

The otherworldly old world quality of the tiniest stitches and embroidery which construct this sublimely elegant piece is confounding. A very fine sample indeed.

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Floral Chiffon Dress with Black Lace Puff Sleeves & Slip
1930s Floral Chiffon Dress with Black Lace Puff Sleeves & Slip

1930s Floral Chiffon Dress with Black Lace Puff Sleeves & Slip

Located in London, GB

Due to the sheer nature of the fabric the dress needs to be worn with a slip, here it is photographed with an original 1930s black satin slip, which we are including.

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930s cream ivory silk floral lace maxi wedding slip night gown dress XS
Vintage 1930s cream ivory silk floral lace maxi wedding slip night gown dress XS

Vintage 1930s cream ivory silk floral lace maxi wedding slip night gown dress XS

Located in Milano, Lombardia

A very rare vintage night gown from Heavenly Silk Lingerie by Fischer Circa 1930's Cream silk maxi dress with white floral lace bust and hem The bust is semi sheer so to wear this a...

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1930s North American Evening Dresses

Vintage 1930s Bias Cut Floral Lamé Dress
Vintage 1930s Bias Cut Floral Lamé Dress

Vintage 1930s Bias Cut Floral Lamé Dress

Located in London, GB

This beautiful bias cut 1930's silk slip dress with spaghetti straps is a rare find and in very good vintage condition, having retained all of its shimmer and vibrancy.

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1930s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns

Torso Creations 1930s Style Paisley Silk and Lace Bias Cut Slip Gown w Train
Torso Creations 1930s Style Paisley Silk and Lace Bias Cut Slip Gown w Train

Torso Creations 1930s Style Paisley Silk and Lace Bias Cut Slip Gown w Train

By Torso Creations

Located in Gresham, OR

Torso Creations 1930s Style Paisley and Floral Print Silk and Lace Bias Cut Slip Gown w Train: Beautifully pieced and gorgeously fluid. Scattered lame woven into fabrics. Black lace ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns

Beautiful 1930s Floral Daisy Peach Silk Slip Dress
Beautiful 1930s Floral Daisy Peach Silk Slip Dress

Beautiful 1930s Floral Daisy Peach Silk Slip Dress

Located in London, GB

This 1930s floral full length silk slip dress can be both a layer under another dress or would be stunning when worn on its own as a long evening gown or day attire.

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1930s Slips

1930s 1940s Satin & Lace Negligee Slip Dress Robe
1930s 1940s Satin & Lace Negligee Slip Dress Robe

1930s 1940s Satin & Lace Negligee Slip Dress Robe

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful heavy weight to the silky satin of this piece with vintage lace tailored to fit the waist with a touch of stretch. Worn over a white slip for our photos the lace would actu...

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1940s American Negligees

1930s Pink Satin and Lace Tie Back Slip Dress
1930s Pink Satin and Lace Tie Back Slip Dress

1930s Pink Satin and Lace Tie Back Slip Dress

Located in London, GB

Late 1930s or early 1940s pink satin slip dress with gathered puff shoulders and the armholes trimmed with an elaborate machine embroidered lace in an antique cream.

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1930s British Slips

1930s Bias Cut Peach Silk Slip Dress with Lace Inserts
1930s Bias Cut Peach Silk Slip Dress with Lace Inserts

1930s Bias Cut Peach Silk Slip Dress with Lace Inserts

Located in London, GB

This pretty slip dress was made in the 1930s and displays many signature details of the era’s best lingerie.

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1930s British Slips

1930's Slip Dress
1930's Slip Dress

1930's Slip Dress

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1930's Slip Dress

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1930's slip dress with lace detail. This dress is so pretty and feminine!

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930's Sheer Slip Dress
1930's Sheer Slip Dress

1930's Sheer Slip Dress

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Size: Small/NA

1930's Sheer Slip Dress

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1930's stunning sheer dress. Can be worn super sexy with bra and boy shorts, with a nude or black slip, and over pants.

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1930s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930's Bias Cut Grape Print Silk Slip Dress
1930's Bias Cut Grape Print Silk Slip Dress

1930's Bias Cut Grape Print Silk Slip Dress

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Size: 2 - 6 depending on desired fit.

1930's Bias Cut Grape Print Silk Slip Dress

Located in North Hollywood, CA

1930's Special Vintage silk bias cut maxi slip dress with subtle grape print throughout.

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Coral Jacquard Silk Bias Cut Slip Dress
1930s Coral Jacquard Silk Bias Cut Slip Dress

1930s Coral Jacquard Silk Bias Cut Slip Dress

Located in San Francisco, CA

1930s Coral Jacquard Silk Bias Cut Slip Dress. Coral jacquard silk slip dress with embroidery, pulling accents, pin pleats and bias cut fitting.

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1930s Evening Dresses and Gowns

1930s Machinka Green Floral Bias Cut Maxi Art Deco Dress Jacket Slip Ensemble 8
1930s Machinka Green Floral Bias Cut Maxi Art Deco Dress Jacket Slip Ensemble 8

1930s Machinka Green Floral Bias Cut Maxi Art Deco Dress Jacket Slip Ensemble 8

Located in Portsmouth, Hampshire

1930s Machinka Mayfair green floral bias cut maxi dress. The ensemble is made up of a silk satin crepe under dress with silk chiffon floral sections, then the delicate silk chiffon f...

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1930s British Maxi Dress

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Late 20th Century Scarves

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Roberto Cavalli black/gray bustier

Roberto Cavalli black/gray bustier

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in New York, NY

Roberto Cavalli black with gray boning bustier has boning in seven sections for a more comfortable fit and wear. The center back has an zipper which measures 9". The shoulder straps ...

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1990s Italian Bustiers

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1970s Sexy Black Jersey Flare Leg Bell Bottom 70s Vintage Disco Halter Jumpsuit

1970s Sexy Black Jersey Flare Leg Bell Bottom 70s Vintage Disco Halter Jumpsuit

Located in San Diego, CA

Sexy vintage 70s black jersey halter jumpsuit! Features a tailored bodice that buttons up the front. Hidden zipper at waistband. Nice flare legged / bell bottom. Buttons at back cent...

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1970s American Jumpsuits

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1960s Kelly Green Virgin Wool Knit 60s Vintage Mod Short Sleeve Shift Dress

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By KIMBERLY

Located in San Diego, CA

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1960s Hong Kong Shift Dresses

Moschino 1980s Vintage Beije Wool Cashmere Women's Skirt Suit Italy
Moschino 1980s Vintage Beije Wool Cashmere Women's Skirt Suit Italy

Moschino 1980s Vintage Beije Wool Cashmere Women's Skirt Suit Italy

By Moschino

Located in Capri, IT

Moschino Couture Beije Wool Skirt Suit Moschuino couture beije wool and cachmere skirt suit totally made in italy in italian size range 46 Measurements: Skirt lenght 52 cm Jacket...

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1980s Italian Skirt Suits

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Valentino Black Lace Western Dress With White Piping

Valentino Black Lace Western Dress With White Piping

$1,950

Size: No Size Label Fits Like A US 2/4

Valentino Black Lace Western Dress With White Piping

By Valentino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a Valentino black lace cowgirl dress featuring Western details, white piping, a hidden button placket, and an above-the-knee length. Valenti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Day Dresses

Iconic Chanel Vintage S/S 1990 Pink Ecru Satin Tweed Gold CC Cropped Jacket
Iconic Chanel Vintage S/S 1990 Pink Ecru Satin Tweed Gold CC Cropped Jacket

Iconic Chanel Vintage S/S 1990 Pink Ecru Satin Tweed Gold CC Cropped Jacket

By Chanel

Located in Jersey City, NJ

The iconic pink cropped jacket from Chanel's Spring Summer 1990 collection, famously worn by Claudia Schiffer, is a stunning example of timeless elegance. This jacket is crafted from...

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1990s French Cropped Jackets

1980s Galanos Silk Dress in a Hounds Tooth Plaid W/ Matching Wool Jacket & Scarf
1980s Galanos Silk Dress in a Hounds Tooth Plaid W/ Matching Wool Jacket & Scarf

1980s Galanos Silk Dress in a Hounds Tooth Plaid W/ Matching Wool Jacket & Scarf

By James Galanos, Galanos

Located in Gresham, OR

A lovely 1980s Galanos wool houndstooth jacket and Galanos silk mini dress in a novelty hound's tooth window pane plaid pattern (black, tan and oxblood palette). Includes matching si...

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1980s American Mini Dresses

Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
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By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in London, GB

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By Valentino

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...

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2000's Mint Manolo Blahnik Gold Leather High Heels
2000's Mint Manolo Blahnik Gold Leather High Heels

2000's Mint Manolo Blahnik Gold Leather High Heels

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Unused gold leather Manolo Blahnik court pumps in size 6.5 US. Slight curve to the heel, in mint condition.

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Early 2000s Italian Heels

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Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...

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1990s Italian Blazers

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Victorian Embroidered Batiste Lace Gown Hattie 1900s

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian embroidered cotton batiste lace gown embroidered with the name Hattie from the early 1900s. This beautiful gown was never worn, it still has the pencil order number written...

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1980's Laura Biagiotti Cream Knit Dress

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By Laura Biagiotti

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Great transitional dress in cream knit by Italian designer Laura Biagiotti. Best known for her sumptuous knits this dress fits like a glove and can be worn dressed up or down. In exc...

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1980s Italian Maxi Dresses

1960s Joseph Magnin Gold + Chartreuse Green Silk Brocade 60s Vintage Shift Dress
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1960s Joseph Magnin Gold + Chartreuse Green Silk Brocade 60s Vintage Shift Dress

By Joseph Magnin Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

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1930s Slip Dress For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary 1930s slip dress you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. If you’re looking for an option in beige and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in black, brown and more. If you’re looking for a 1930s slip dress from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a 1930s Slip Dress?

On average, a 1930s slip dress on 1stDibs sells for $588, while they’re typically $188 on the low end and $2,295 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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